Ketchup!

It is time to CATCH UP! I have been a sporadic blogger. Sometimes--something has got to go--and when I find I have too much on my plate; it is the blogging that is put on the bottom of the list. Posting or visiting and leaving comments--I just haven't had much time for either lately.
I feel really bad because in the past couple months, two sweet bloggers have bestowed upon me the Liebster Blog Award and I haven't done my part in accepting.

The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are somewhat unclear; "liebster" means favorite or dearest. It is passed to bloggers with less than 200 followers to help showcase their blog. I was thrilled, humbled and honored that these two people chose me as a "favorite" to showcase and give the Liebster Award to!

Who are these sweet people who honored me? First, I got the award from Michelle at Scraposition. I love her style of card making and layouts. I have recently become a follower of her blog.
Second, I was nominated by Becky at Scrappin' Becky B. I have been a follower of Becky's for quite some time now, and am proud to call her a blogging friend! Her blog is full of crafts, recipes, and inspiration.

Now, upon receiving the Liebster Award, I am to pass it along to five of my favorite bloggers who have 200 or fewer followers.....so in no particular order they are:

1. Joelle at Scrapbook Snippets
2. Angie at A Scrappers Crazy Life
3. Christina at A Little Bit of Everything
4. Marg at I Didn't Have Potatoes
5. Eileen at The Scrapping Actuary

Thank you Michelle and Becky for awarding the Liebster Award to my blog. That anyone should find my blog, let along call it a favorite means so much.

Fun with Dotty For You

This paper is so bright and cheery, I just love it!

I was in a real hurry when I made this first card--it is kind of plain, but the paper is so bright, it just makes the card! (horrible quality on the pictures, sorry about that)

 I've seen this card all over Pinterest and I cased it from the talented CTMH Consultant Melissa Laverty. You can see her card here, she also gives a link on how to make the sunburst.

I had a workshop Wednesday night--that was tons of fun I might add--and about an hour before people were to come I came up with this idea to hold some colorful Twizzlers! It made for a cute centerpiece on the work table!

 I have another card prepared with the Dotty For You paperpack--that one will be shown May 1st for the Scrap It Girl May challenge!

Find out how to get this fun paper pack here!
Thanks for looking in today.
Have a crafty, fun day!

Dotty For You!

The month of May is only days away--I know--I can't believe it either!

Do you know what the month of May is?

May is National Scrapbooking Month!

Close To My Heart is helping you get your crafty juices flowing with a

special paper pack, Dotty for You. 

Dotty for you includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert.
Retail value for this paper packet is $19.95.
There are three ways to get this bright, beautiful, exclusive paper pack:

1. When you place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book until May 31, you may add the Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $5.

artwork from Close To My Heart

2. Host a gathering with a sales total of $400 or more by May 31st, and receive the Dotty for You paper packet FREE!

artwork from Close To My Heart

3. Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant by May 31st and receive the Dotty for You paper packet FREE!
 
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with the new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Start shopping here! 
Tomorrow I'll show you some cards I have made with this fun paper pack!

Have a fabulous day!

Spectrum Noir giveaway

Crafter's Companion USA is  giving away a a 24 pack of the Spectrum Noir Brights Markers. Just visit their Facebook page, "like them", and spread the news about the giveaway and it could be yours!

Good Luck!!

Finished Calendar Journal Pages

I told you way back in January that I would show you my Calendar Journal pages when I finished them. Take a look at this post to see the explanation of what I am doing and January's page before it was filled in.

So here is January, February and March.

 Preparing the background for each month has been so much fun. I use ink, acrylic paint, sprays, water color crayons and stamps to create the colorful background.
Thank you for looking in today.
Hope your day is full of color!

Your Friday Funny!

April Workshop

When:

Wednesday, April 25th

Time:

 6:30 to 9:30

Where:

My house-8595 Blackwood Dr., Windsor

Cost:

$18.00, includes tax and shipping

RSVP:

Reserve your spot ASAP, and payment due by April 17th.

Bring:

Adhesive and scissors

I supply the treat and ask you to bring your drink.

 Come decorate Close To My Heart's My Creation Card Box and fill it with six, 3x3 cards,  six envelopes and a pen.
Credit for the design of this beautiful box goes to fellow consultant Lisa Stenz. 

 A great gift for Mother's Day, you might even want to make two!

We will make dividers for the box that separate the pen, envies (not shown) and the cards. 

The price of the workshop includes:

the My Creation Card Box

1/2 of the Pemberley Paper Pack

Six 3x3 envelopes

Six 3x3 card bases

One pen

 We will be using the gorgeous paper pack, Pemberley.

Hope to see you the 25th!

April Challenge for Scrap It Girl

 This month's challenge is hosted by Design Team member, Rina. She is a Creative Memories consultant and since she is hosting this month's challenge, the challenge is to "use your Creative Memories Products." Don't have any Creative Memories products? Order some from Rina here, so you can play in the challenge this month. 

OK- ya'll know I'm a Close to My Heart gal! I was browsing Rina's site--and saw something I had! I bought the Circle and Oval Cutting System eons ago! So it looked like I was going to create a layout that included circles!

The double scalloped border was created by cutting circles in half!

A 5"x7" photo is being developed for the matte on the left.

Oh so nice to get pictures from 2006 scrapped!!

And now--check out the great prize Rina is giving away!

 New Tape Runner

12x12 Spring Paper Pack

4th of July Paper Pack

Petal Punch

Paper Tearing Tool

Black & White Ribbons

Bright Stickers

 Awesome--right? So head on over to Scrap It Girl's site for more information on how to enter. Hope to see your artwork posted there this month!

Thanks for looking in today.

Cheers!

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK-GO KU!!